The film is firmly rooted in its ’80’s setting, and it feels more deep and meaningful than its 90 minutes running time.
Direction -
Great
4.0
Shane Meadows channels a lot of his own experiences of the '80's into Sean, and it shows. The film is fantastically directed and constructed simply because Meadows is drawing from his life, and the passion and emotions manifest through the film's personal and touching moments.
Dialogue -
Great
4.0
I easily believed this was an '80's, English-based story, as the language and such inferred! The historical background to the story (Thatcher etc.) is cleverly touched upon throughout by the characters, and the tension generated by the speeches of the right-wing Thommo sent chills down my spine.
Music -
Great
4.0
The '80's is remembered for its music more than anything else, and this film perfectly represents the decade's sounds.
Visuals -
Great
4.0
The look and feel of the film sets it apart; the '80's neighbourhoods, clothing and scruffiness is clear to see through the camera's lens.
